Consider this if…
- A shareholder is selling or gifting shares
- A founder or investor is leaving
- Shares are moving as part of a business restructure
- The company register does not match the agreed ownership
How it works
Tell us what you need to change
We identify the company, the people involved, the intended result and any deadline or transaction driving the work.
At the first conversation
We check the existing record
We review the available company extract, constitution, registers, resolutions and agreements relevant to the proposed step.
Before documents are prepared
We prepare the legal documents
The required resolutions, notices, consents, agreements and records are prepared as one consistent set.
Timing confirmed with the scope
Signing, records and lodgement
We explain what must be signed, update the company record and deal with the required lodgement within the agreed scope.
After approval and signing
Fee
Quoted in writing before we start
GST inclusive
The scope, fee and expected timing are confirmed in writing before work begins.
Check whether the shares can be transferred
Restrictions may appear in the constitution, shareholder agreement, issue terms or another contract. Existing shareholders may have first-offer rights, directors may have approval powers and third-party consent may be needed.
Document the transaction, not just the form
The transfer may require a sale agreement, releases, warranties, payment arrangements or settlement steps. We define the scope according to whether this is a simple internal transfer or part of a broader ownership transaction.
Complete the company record
Approvals, the share register, certificates, member details and any required notification should tell the same story. A future buyer, lender or adviser will rely on that record during due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
Do the other shareholders get first refusal?
That depends on the constitution, shareholder agreement and share terms. Transfer restrictions should be checked before a price or settlement date is treated as final.
Is a share-transfer form enough?
Not always. The company may need approvals and updated registers, and the parties may need a separate agreement dealing with price, warranties and completion.
Do share transfers have tax consequences?
They can. Legal documentation should be coordinated with accounting and tax advice before the transfer is completed.
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